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Syria Destroys Assad-Era Chemical Weapons Under UN Verification
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By Israel National News
First reported by Arab48 · 14 hours ago
What happened
Syria announced it has begun destroying remnants of its former chemical weapons program, with the UN verifying the destruction of 42 aerial bombs. The move marks the first verified destruction of chemical munitions in the country in ten years, amidst preparations for trials of suspects involved in the program.
- 01Syria begins destroying Assad-era chemical weapons remnants.
- 02UN verifies destruction of 42 aerial bombs.
- 03First verified destruction of chemical weapons in a decade.
- 04Syria accuses Israel of hindering destruction efforts.
- 05Trials planned for 18 suspects in chemical weapons program.
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